Little Evil Bookshop

Emerald City Arts

Little Evil Bookshop

Emerald City Arts

Comedy,
Satire

Feature

Seattle

Our film follows a diverse, woman-led ensemble through the trials of living ordinary lives under not-so-ordinary circumstances. With wit, irony, a unique aesthetic, lots of eyeliner, really good capes, prayers and love, Little Evil Bookshop will capture the hearts of the pious and secular alike.

Our film follows a diverse, woman-led ensemble through the trials of living ordinary lives under not-so-ordinary circumstances. With wit, irony, a unique aesthetic, lots of eyeliner, really good capes, prayers and love, Little Evil Bookshop will capture the hearts of the pious and secular alike.

563 followers

Participating In

Green Light

RAISED $8,303

for DEVELOPMENT

75 supporters, 563 followers

Inclusion Statement

With an all women producer team, and a middle-aged, woman protagonist, this film seeks to elevate women of all gender expressions, body types, ages, and ethnicities. We are committed to thoughtful, diverse hiring and casting that will deepen and enrich this ensemble production about identity.

About The Project

This film is an entry in the Hometown Heroes Rally throught Seed and Spark. If we win, the Duplass Brothers will Executive Produce our project and we would be given $25,000 to shoot in Seattle and help this little, evil film be the best it can be. To qualify, we need to make our fundraising goal, and reach at least 500 followers, and the more the better. Literally anything you do helps us, so thank you!

A peaceful day on a peaceful street. A semi-spooky BOOKSHOP/OCCULT HAVEN bakes in the morning sun. This is...Minerva’s Occult Books and Notary Public.

MINERVA CALDWELL comes out of the shop and chats on her phone. Trying to get her SISTER off of her ass. It’s a big day at the shop. Legendary occultist DIDIER NOIR is coming for a book signing. With Didier comes crowds. With crowds come scrutiny. Minerva’s sister points out to her (as if she didn’t know) that if she can talk her way into Didier’s secret society -- THE ORDER OF THE BLACK CIRCLE -- she will become a best selling occult author overnight. It’s THAT valuable.

Unfortunately for Minerva, distractions are coming her way. Hard and fast. Her cast of misfit employees can't seem to grasp how important this day is to her. Her ex-husband turned evangelical minister MILES shows up to protest Didier’s signing. To get rid of Miles, Minerva agrees to call their semi-estranged son -- a conservative lawyer named GILGAMESH who now goes by ZACH and has long since left the occult behind -- and invite him to lunch. She talks him into reconnecting with Miles. Now Minerva has to deal with Gilgamesh reuniting with his father over sandwiches and all the drama THAT entails, AND the potentially life and career altering book signing.

In the middle of preparing for both Didier and Gilgamesh’s visit, Minerva’s former coven-mate and current occult rival MEPHISTO CLARK shows up to get face time with Didier. Mephisto has what Minerva wants (membership in the secret society) but he’s fallen on hard times and was excommunicated. Minerva is super pissed at Mephisto for stealing her book idea when they were young warlocks and has to keep him off of the premises. Now Minerva has to deal with a rival, a money-hungry sister, an uncooperative son, AND a pain-in-the-ass ex-husband.

Gilgamesh shows up and Minerva talks him through a reuniting with his father and they talk about how -- if Minerva can convince Didier Noir to let her into his secret society --she will almost automatically become a minor celebrity. A financial win in a family where that’s been VEEEEERY rare.

Minerva readies herself for Didier and, when he finally shows up... well we can't tell you happens just yet, but you will definitely be surprised.

Incentives

$1

Thank You and Credit

Every dollar counts, so if you contribute just one, we will shout you out on social media and let everyone know!

$10

Your Name in the End Credits

We will thank you for your contribution by adding your name to our rolling credits at the end of this wonderful film!

$20

Sneak Peak of Our Little Evil Trailer

Can't wait to see this wacky set of characters come to life? Are you dying to know the secrets of the world of Dark Arts and Occult? This contribution will hold you over until the film premieres!

Claimed: 26 of 500

$50

Spiritual Cleansing Kit

Bad break up? Career not going according to plan? That pesky Hermes lurking again? With your support, you will receive your very own, carefully curated, Minerva approved, spiritual cleansing kit. Burn the sage, light a candle, take a deep breath and await clarity of mind, body and soul.

Claimed: 12 of 25

$150

DIY Goth Makeup Package

Loving the aesthetic of the film? Wish you could get that cool, smudgy eyeliner? With your contribution of $150 we will send you all the necessary elements to create your own perfect look to hang out at your local Little Evil Bookshop.

Claimed: 1 of 10

$250

Team Faith Shine Baseball Hat

In the film, Minerva's ex- husband Miles finds Jesus through the Church "Team Faith Shine" and its slightly confused spokesman Pastor Ron Ron, much to Minerva's chagrin. Rep our film, and show everyone how cool you are with your own "Team Faith Shine" baseball cap!

Claimed: 2 of 10

$500

Hand Drawn Personal Tarot Card

See those beautiful drawings featured in our video? Our very own April Flynn created those just for us. With your amazing contribution of $500, she will create for you your very own Little Evil Bookshop tarot card adorned with the image of your choice. It could be your face, your partner's, or that of your mortal enemy.

Claimed: 1 of 10

$1,000

Two Tickets to the Premiere

Join us to celebrate the film YOU helped make a reality with two tickets to what is sure to be the event of the season - the premiere of Little Evil Bookshop in Los Angeles. OR, if the film screens at a festival in your city, and you'd prefer to attend there, we'll give you two festival passes instead.

[plane tickets and lodging are not included]

Claimed: 1 of 5

$1,500

Receive an Executive Producer Credit

Your generous contribution will advance us leaps and bounds toward the production of this film, and we would like to thank you and honor your partnership with an Executive Producer credit.

How much would you like to pledge?

$3,500 to go

costs $3,500

How much would you like to pledge?

$1

Thank You and Credit

Every dollar counts, so if you contribute just one, we will shout you out on social media and let everyone know!

$10

Your Name in the End Credits

We will thank you for your contribution by adding your name to our rolling credits at the end of this wonderful film!

$20

Sneak Peak of Our Little Evil Trailer

Can't wait to see this wacky set of characters come to life? Are you dying to know the secrets of the world of Dark Arts and Occult? This contribution will hold you over until the film premieres!

Claimed: 26 of 500

$50

Spiritual Cleansing Kit

Bad break up? Career not going according to plan? That pesky Hermes lurking again? With your support, you will receive your very own, carefully curated, Minerva approved, spiritual cleansing kit. Burn the sage, light a candle, take a deep breath and await clarity of mind, body and soul.

Claimed: 12 of 25

$150

DIY Goth Makeup Package

Loving the aesthetic of the film? Wish you could get that cool, smudgy eyeliner? With your contribution of $150 we will send you all the necessary elements to create your own perfect look to hang out at your local Little Evil Bookshop.

Claimed: 1 of 10

$250

Team Faith Shine Baseball Hat

In the film, Minerva's ex- husband Miles finds Jesus through the Church "Team Faith Shine" and its slightly confused spokesman Pastor Ron Ron, much to Minerva's chagrin. Rep our film, and show everyone how cool you are with your own "Team Faith Shine" baseball cap!

Claimed: 2 of 10

$500

Hand Drawn Personal Tarot Card

See those beautiful drawings featured in our video? Our very own April Flynn created those just for us. With your amazing contribution of $500, she will create for you your very own Little Evil Bookshop tarot card adorned with the image of your choice. It could be your face, your partner's, or that of your mortal enemy.

Claimed: 1 of 10

$1,000

Two Tickets to the Premiere

Join us to celebrate the film YOU helped make a reality with two tickets to what is sure to be the event of the season - the premiere of Little Evil Bookshop in Los Angeles. OR, if the film screens at a festival in your city, and you'd prefer to attend there, we'll give you two festival passes instead.

[plane tickets and lodging are not included]

Claimed: 1 of 5

$1,500

Receive an Executive Producer Credit

Your generous contribution will advance us leaps and bounds toward the production of this film, and we would like to thank you and honor your partnership with an Executive Producer credit.

Current Team

About This Team

Ashley Ellis | Producer and Director

Ashley is a storyteller and creative producer. Ashley attended the University of Southern California, where she obtained a B.A. in Creative Writing and a master's degree in Professional Writing. Now, she’s getting a PhD in Film Studies. Ashley formerly worked at Wondros, where she co-created content for some of the world’s most progressive institutions and initiatives such as TED, XPrize and the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art. After directing her first film in Botswana, After We Lost Shima, Ashley founded Emerald City Arts, a visual media studio where like-minded artists create thought provoking content like Little Evil Bookshop.

Emerald City Arts has produced several narrative and documentary films directed by Ashley, and her work has screened at festivals throughout the country including: The Pan African Film Festival, The Voiceless International Film Festival, African American Women in Cinema Festival, and the Black Alphabet Film Festival.

Ashley’s friends tell her that she’s too serious, so she’s making a dark comedy to shut them up.

Lena Raff | Producer and Actress

Lena is an actress and producer. Lena has starred in several short films, web series, and plays since relocating to LA from Boston. She earned her BA with honors in Theatre Performance from Emerson College, is a graduate of the Ruskin School of Acting's Meisner training program, and is continuing her training at various institutions around town. She might be addicted to learning. Lena loves a good plan, and is really enjoying producing her first feature. She's also assiting with casting, if not only to see what life is like on the other side of the table.

And she’ll be casting herself, obviously. Her audition was really great.

Jessica Schott | Producer

Jessica is a producer and comedy writer. She is currently producing her first feature, Little Evil Bookshop, and selling her soul working at a boutique literary agency in Beverly Hills. Her degrees include an incomplete certificate in TV Writing from UCLA, a completed one in Creative Non-Fiction from the University of Washington and a highly useful BA in History from Columbia University.

Jessica made her parents very happy when she chose to leave a steady job in her hometown of Seattle, WA for the glitz and glam of Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy writing as a sure-fire path to fame and riches. She’s also fluent in Italian and practices yoga in moderation.

Ryan Dee Gilmour | Writer

Ryan is a screenwriter, director, and producer based in Los Angeles. His screen credits include the features The Outdoorsman and Murder in the Woods, the award-winning shorts Tarantula Moonrocket and The Second Choice, and music videos for progressive metal band With Our Arms to the Sun. He is developing two television projects with Discount Sushi and Warner Horizon, and an online animated series A Brief History of Dick Moves with Feldspar Animation Studios. He received his MFA in Screenwriting from USC’s Film School.

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